The new Sherry Cask Select from The Dalmore ups the sherry influence on the distillery’s 12-year-old single malt. Read my review for Spy here.
Whiskey of the Week: The Dalmore’s New Single Malt Doubles the Sherry Cask Influence
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Taste Test: This Single Malt Delivers Smoky Goodness but Never Overwhelms
I reviewed Bruichladdich’s latest Port Charlotte expression for Robb Report, a smoky but complex dram of cask-finished whisky – read it here.
Taste Test: Mithuna Shows Why Indian Whisky Is Rising
This new single malt whisky from India’s Paul John distillery is worth trying, if you can afford to shell out 300 bucks. Read my review for Robb Report here.
Robb Report Best of the Best
I was asked to contribute to the spirits section of this year’s Best of the Best list for Robb Report, and had a great time picking and writing about some of my favorite spirits of the year. You can find the list here.
Review: Lagavulin and Nick Offerman’s Guinness-Cask-Finished Whisky
Lagavulin finished this 11YO single malt in Guinness casks for this new release, a collaboration with actor Nick Offerman. Read my review for Spy here.
Review: Stranahan’s Colorado Single Malt Whiskey Is the Perfect Intro to American Single Malts
Stranahan’s changed up their Original American single malt expression, so I took a look at it and wrote about it for Spy here.
Taste-Test: Laphroaig’s New Sherry Cask-Finished Single Malt Is a Must-Buy for Peated Scotch Fans
For my new Taste-Test column for Robb Report, I review the excellent new Laphroaig Sherry Oak Finish – read it here.
The Best Smoky Whiskey to Drink This Winter
Winter is an excellent time to explore the world of smoky whiskey, from single malt scotch to American single malts to some unusual bourbon and rye. Read my latest for Departures here.
The 12 Best Single Malt Scotch Brands to Drink Now
I just updated my best single malts to drink now list for Esquire, with some new inclusions and perennial favorites. Read it here.
Dominique Ansel and Glenmorangie Team Up for a New Take on Cocktails and Pastries
I got to chat with Chef Dominique Ansel about working with Glenmorangie on the new whisky, A Tale of Cake, and the similarities between pastry and whisky. Read my Departures story here.
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